50 Crazy sex facts for the modern woman

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How many of these did you actually know?

Education doesn't just stop after you're finished going to school. The modern day woman needs to stay up to date with the latest information about sex and everything having to do with sex to make sure she stays safe — and in the know.

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A woman's butt sticks out 25 percent more when she is wearing heels. No wonder Jimmy Choo is adored worldwide.

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In a newer study, one in nine young ladies has used the morning-after pill after sex. Keep your babies educated.

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Stay on top of your visits to the gynecologist. Many of the worst STIs you can contract have absolutely no symptoms at all for up to three to five years.

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Keep it PG and still feel good. The nerve endings in the clitoris extend out to where the pubic hair grows, which is why grinding (dry humping) feels so good.

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Your pain threshold can increase significantly during arousal.

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The amygdala, the part of your brain triggering fear and anxiety, shuts down when women have an orgasm.

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Having an orgasm releases an anti-diuretic hormone, which is why you probably find yourself not being able to pee right after sex.

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You should pee as soon as possible after sex to prevent UTIs (urinary tract infections).

Nipples are erogenous zones because the sensation of hardened nipples travels to the same part of the brain as sensations from the vagina, cervix and the clitoris.

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At least 50 percent of sexually active people will have HPV at some point in their lives. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 90 percent of cases, the body's immune system will fight off the disease within two years.

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About 75 percent of men always reach orgasm during sex and only 29 percent of women do. Actually, most women aren't able to climax through straight vaginal intercourse and need some clitoral stimulation to help them achieve orgasm.